The nurse is preparing to use an otoscope to examine an adult patient's external ear structures. What should the nurse do to ensure the ear canal is straight?
A) Pull the pinna down
B) Pull the pinna up and back
C) Hold the otoscope upright
D) Tilt the patient's head toward the nurse
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